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When couples with children divorce or split up, both parents are responsible for payments toward the well-being of their children. Typically, the primary parent is entitled to child support payments from the other parent. So, what happens if the primary parent does not use the payments as intended? In this blog, our child support attorneys will discuss how to navigate…
Many factors determine how the court will split funds and assets during a divorce, including who will pay for college. The Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities states that individuals with a bachelor’s degree are half as likely to be unemployed compared to their peers who only have a high school diploma. This fascinating statistic encourages many parents to ensure…
From how much it is to how it’s paid, child support can be confusing. Ultimately, the goal of child support is to ensure that both parents bear the financial responsibility associated with having and raising children. Child support is handled on a state level, meaning each state has its own “rubric” for determining how much one party pays or is…
The goal of child support is to ensure your child receives the financial support they deserve, even after you and your spouse have gotten divorced. But especially if your child was very young when you got divorced, there’s a good chance your support agreement will need to be changed as they get older. Changing Child Support Payments in Hawaii 1.…
Parents in Hawaii who have parted ways as a couple need to consider the many aspects that are involved in dissolving their union. These can include property division, child custody and child support. The proper amount of support is critical to a child’s best interests being served. Still, there are frequent issues with collecting child support. This should be addressed…
Like other states, Hawaii uses standard child support guidelines (CSG) to help parents calculate what they will need to pay in the event of a divorce or parental separation. Amounts vary, but in general are based on the number of children a couple has, each parent’s earned income and the amount of time children spend with each parent. Even with…
The 31-year-old man who served as an object lesson for many when his parents were forced to evict him from their home has made more legal news. Once again, his case holds some lessons for others — wherever they are living. This time, the native New York man was in front of a judge because he’d continually failed to pay…
Are you suffering from an economic downturn? Whether you’re laid off or injured, your child support payments go on — even if you can’t afford to pay them. Here are some strategic steps you can take to win a modification: Give your ex plenty of warning Nobody likes an unpleasant surprise — particularly where money is concerned. If you had…
Good parenting plans try to address potential problems before they start. Parents often overlook the importance of extracurricular activities in their children’s lives when they’re crafting a parenting plan. That can lead to trouble later. If you’re the custodial...
A lot of newly divorced parents are puzzled about the relationship between child support and child visitation — but it’s important not to confuse the two. Otherwise, you may make several mistakes that could put you back in court. Child support is the money paid by the noncustodial parent for his or her share of the child’s living expenses. Visitation…